Well anyone who knows this Garrett County native knows I am not a cold weather person. But, I really had fun playing out in the snow on Saturday, it was like being a kid again. This past Saturday was the free Cross Country Ski Event here at Ridgeview Valley sponsored in part by High Mountain Sports. Steve Green of High Mountain Sports brought approximately 30 pairs of cross country skis and boots, Jeff groomed about 3 miles of trails and we had approximately 100 people skiing on Saturday. Some brought their own equipment while others tried out the High Mountain gear. We had all abilities from the very beginner putting skis on for the first time to the very advanced skier. Josh from High Mountain is a great instructor and he had the beginners out on the trail kickin' and glidin' in no time. The more experienced would disappear for 2-3 hours and then return with huge smiles and man that was cool comments. We got lucky with the snow conditions, considering Friday was 53 degrees and most of the snow melted on the hillside, but with good ole' Garrett County weather we had 15 degrees on Saturday and new snow. The previous melt made some areas icy but the new snow covered some of the bare spots. The new snow groomer that Tim built worked great and had the snow in great condition. We hosted everyone in our 100yr+ restored barn serving hot cocoa and snacks and allowing everyone to warm by the patio heaters. It was cold but that didn't seem to matter, everyone says that skiing keeps you warm anyway. Peter was around with his trusty camera and sent me some photos this morning of the event.
Lessons? I think so.
It's a good thing most people have 4x4
An easy trail through the meadow
Ready to start the adventure
What are they looking at?
Where are we?
Jeff's dog Doby got a "REAL" workout.
Look out I can't stop!
Laura and the girls getting ready to give it a try
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